Specification Sheet

KTA38-G5
Fuel Optimized

Description
The KTA38-Series benefits from years of Cooling System – Gear driven centrifugal water
technical development and improvement to pump. Large volume water passages provide
bring customers an innovative and future proof even flow of coolant around cylinder liners,
diesel engine that keeps pace with ever valves, and injectors. Bypass thermostats
changing generator set requirements. regulate coolant temperature. Spin-on corrosion
resistors check rust and corrosion, control acidity
Recognized globally for its performance under
and remove Impurities.
even the most severe climatic conditions, the
KTA38-Series is widely acknowledged as the Cylinder Block – Alloy cast iron with removable
most robust and cost-effective diesel engine in wet liners. Cross bolt support to main bearing
its power range for the generator set market. cap provides extra strength and stability.

Features Service and Support - G-Drive products are

backed by an uncompromising level of technical
Aftercooler – Large capacity after cooler support and after sales service, delivered
results in cooler, denser intake air for more through a world class service network.
efficient combustion and reduced internal
stresses for longer life. Turbocharger – Cummins Turbo Technologies
(CTT) exhaust gas driven turbocharger mounted
Fuel System – Cummins exclusive low- at top of engine provides more power, improved
pressure PT™ system with wear compensating fuel economy, altitude compensation, and lower
pump and integral dual flyweight governor. smoke and noise levels.
Camshaft actuated fuel injectors give accurate
metering and timing. Fuel lines are internal
drilled passages in cylinder heads. Spin-on fuel
filter.

ISO 9001 This product was manufactured

in a facility whose quality
ISO 14001 management system is certified
to ISO 9001 and its Health
ISO 45001 Safety Environmental
Management Systems certified
to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
RoHS Consult factory for RoHS
information.

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 1500 rpm (50 Hz Ratings)
Gross engine output Net engine output Typical generator set output
Standby Prime Base Standby Prime Base Standby (ESP) Prime (PRP) Base (COP)
kWm/BHP kWm/BHP kWe kVA kWe kVA kWe kVA
970/1300 880/1180 656/880 938/1258 858/1150 634/850 887 1109 811 1014 600 750

1800 rpm (60 Hz Ratings)

Gross engine output Net engine output Typical generator set output
Standby Prime Base Standby Prime Base Standby (ESP) Prime (PRP) Base (COP)
kWm/BHP kWm/BHP kWe kVA kWe kVA kWe kVA
- - - - - - - - - - - -

General Engine Data

Fuel Rating FR6140
Type 4 cycle, 60-degree Vee, turbocharged, aftercooled
Bore mm 159 mm (6.25 in.)
Stroke mm 159 mm (6.25 in.)
Displacement litre 37.8 litre (2300 in.3)
Cylinder block 12 cylinder
Battery charging alternator 35 amps
Starting voltage 24-volt
Fuel system Direct Injection Cummins PT
Fuel filter Dual spin-on paper element fuel filters with water separator
Lube oil filter type(s) Spin-on full flow filter
Lube oil capacity (l) 135
Flywheel dimensions SAE 0

Coolpac Performance Data

Cooling system design Jacket Water and Charged Air Cooled
Coolant ratio 50% ethylene glycol; 50% water
Coolant capacity (l) 210
Limiting ambient temp.** (°C) 50
Fan power (kWm) 24
Cooling system air flow (m3/s)** 14
Air cleaner type Dry replaceable element with restriction indicator
** @ 13 mm H20

Fuel Consumption 1500 (50 Hz) Fuel Consumption 1800 (60 Hz)
US US
% kWm BHP L/hr % kWm BHP L/hr
Gal./hr Gal./hr
Standby Power Standby Power
100 970 1300 228 60.3 100 - - - -
Prime Power Prime Power
100 880 1180 209 55.1 100 - - - -
75 660 885 161 42.5 75 - - - -
50 440 590 113 29.9 50 - - - -
25 220 295 65 17.3 25 - - - -
Continuous Power Continuous Power
100 656 880 158 41.7 100 - - - -

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Weights and Dimensions

Length Width Height Weight (dry)
mm mm mm kg
3388.5 1752 2463 4990

Ratings Definitions
Emergency Standby Limited-Time Running Prime Power (PRP): Base Load (Continuous)
Power (ESP): Power (LTP): Power (COP):
Applicable for supplying power Applicable for supplying power Applicable for supplying power Applicable for supplying power
continuously to varying to a constant electrical load for to varying electrical load for continuously to a constant load
electrical loads for the duration limited hours. Limited-Time unlimited hours. Prime Power up to the full output rating for
of power interruption of a Running Power (LTP) is in (PRP) is in accordance with ISO unlimited hours. No sustained
reliable utility accordance with ISO 8528. 8528. Ten percent overload overload capability is available
source. Emergency Standby capability is available in for this rating. Consult
Power (ESP) is in accordance accordance with ISO 3046-1. authorized distributor for rating.
with ISO 8528 and ISO 3046-1, Data shown above represents (Equivalent to Continuous
obtained and corrected in gross engine performance and Power in accordance with ISO
accordance with ISO 15550). capabilities as per ISO 3046-1, 8528 and ISO 3046-1, obtained
obtained and corrected in and corrected in accordance
accordance with ISO 15550. with ISO 15550).

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KTA38-G5 PD00000068 (02/23)